Brad Wardell

Stardock Announces Galactic Civilizations IV

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Windows games, Video games, Video gaming, Games, Stardock, Brad Wardell, Galactic Civilizations, Civilization, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar

b'PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock announced Galactic Civilizations IV today.

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  • b'PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock announced Galactic Civilizations IV today.
  • There are thousands of worlds to colonize and dozens of civilizations - both old and new - to encounter.\nThe new game, scheduled to go into early access later this Spring, aims to vastly increase the game\'s scope and depth by introducing AI characters, star sectors, ministers, central control, a much bigger technology tree, and more.\n"The focus in Galactic Civilizations IV is the player actually dealing with AI characters," said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock.
  • "\nWith the entire galaxy now being part of the game, Galactic Civilizations IV includes several new canon alien civilizations to play as or against each with their own unique abilities, lore, and features.\nPopular features from the previous versions of the game have also been greatly improved, including ship designs, planetary invasions, combat, diplomacy, research, planetary improvements, and more.\nReplacing the traditional campaign system of previous Galactic Civilizations games is the new "Missions" feature.
  • "\nBecause of the dramatic changes from previous Galactic Civilizations games, the early access program for Galactic Civilizations IV will start at the Alpha phase rather than the more typical Beta phase, so that player feedback can be incorporated early.\nVisit www.galciv4.com for more details.\n'

DeskScapes 11 Brings Animated Background Creation, Cloud Wallpaper Library Integration

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Stardock software, Software, System software, Stardock, WindowBlinds, DesktopX, Wallpaper, ObjectDock, Brad Wardell, Fences, Multiplicity, Icon

DeskScapes adds a host of desktop background features to Windows, including animated wallpapers, advanced background customization, and much more.

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  • DeskScapes adds a host of desktop background features to Windows, including animated wallpapers, advanced background customization, and much more.
  • DeskScapes 11 adds a powerful design tool for creating animated wallpapers, as well as integration with the cloud for sharing and applying both animated and standard user-made wallpapers.\n"The new version of DeskScapes is compelling both for animated and standard wallpapers," said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock.
  • "For fans of animated wallpapers, we include DreamMaker Pro, which is both powerful and easy to use for creating or enhancing desktop backgrounds.
  • For over 20 years, Stardock has developed software including ZIP files as folders, WindowBlinds, DesktopX, ObjectDock, IconPackager, Fences, DeskScapes, Multiplicity, and more.

Stardock Releases New Curtains Beta for Object Desktop Members

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Stardock software, Video game companies, Software, Video gaming, Livonia, Michigan, Stardock, Desktop environments, Object Desktop, Brad Wardell, OD, Stardock Central

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released a beta for its new customization tool today.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released a beta for its new customization tool today.
  • Curtains allows users to apply new styles along the lines of Dark Mode and Light to Windows10.
  • "The advantage of using a program like Curtains is that it's essentially just adding new 'modes' to Windows," said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock.
  • The beta version of Curtains is now available exclusively on Stardock's Object Desktop suite of desktop enhancements.

Stardock Releases CursorFX: Customize the Windows Mouse Cursor

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Human–computer interaction, Graphical user interfaces, Computing, Stardock, Graphics file formats, Livonia, Michigan, Pointer, CURSOR, Ico, Computer mouse, Brad Wardell, Ani

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released a new program to customize the Windows mouse cursor today.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released a new program to customize the Windows mouse cursor today.
  • CursorFX allows users to customize the Windows mouse cursor to one that is much higher resolution, more responsive, and supports animation and effects.
  • CursorFX v4 adds support for Windows 10 and high DPI displays, supports 144hz or higher refreshes, and includes new cursors that take advantage of these new features.
  • "The standard Windows cursor technology in Windows dates back to Windows NT," said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock.

Stardock Releases Political Strategy Game The Political Machine 2020

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Video gaming, Presidents of the United States, MEN, Windows games, Livonia, Michigan, Stardock, Brad Wardell, Cultural depictions of Theodore Roosevelt, The Political Machine, Wardell, Steam, Stardock Central

PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock released its new political strategy/simulation game today, The Political Machine 2020.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Stardock released its new political strategy/simulation game today, The Political Machine 2020.
  • "This game takes politics and brings them to players in a way that is fun and interesting," said Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.
  • The Political Machine 2020 features unique ideology trees for the candidates that allows each of them to play differently from one another.
  • The Political Machine 2020 is available on Steam and Stardock for $14.99.

Stardock Announces Political Strategy Game The Political Machine 2020

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Video gaming, Stardock, Computing, Video game companies, Windows games, Livonia, Michigan, Brad Wardell, The Political Machine, PC game, Stardock Central, Star Control: Origins

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced its new political strategy/simulation game today, The Political Machine 2020.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced its new political strategy/simulation game today, The Political Machine 2020.
  • "This game takes politics and brings them to players in a way that is fun and interesting," said Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.
  • "The game relies heavily on simulating voter enthusiasm, minority turn-out, and what political issues are most important in a given state."
  • About Stardock: Stardock is a developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software founded in 1991.

Stardock Releases Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution Expansion

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Strategy video games, Video gaming, Video games, Windows games, Stardock, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, Brad Wardell, Galactic Civilizations, 4X, Sins of a Solar Empire, Ashes of the Singularity, Kardashev scale

In this massive expansion to the award-winning space 4X game, your civilization has uncovered powerful artifacts, discovered how to construct hypergates, encountered two new major civilizations, and much more.

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  • In this massive expansion to the award-winning space 4X game, your civilization has uncovered powerful artifacts, discovered how to construct hypergates, encountered two new major civilizations, and much more.
  • "Retribution is our biggest expansion yet for Galactic Civilizations III," said Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.
  • Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution is now available for $19.99 on Steam and at Stardock .
  • Its games include Sins of a Solar Empire, Offworld Trading Company, Galactic Civilizations and Ashes of the Singularity.

Stardock Announces Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution Expansion Release Date

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Video gaming, Video games, Windows games, Stardock, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, Galactic Civilizations, 4X, Kardashev scale, Sins of a Solar Empire, Brad Wardell

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced February 21st as the release date for Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution, the largest expansion ever for the massive 4X space strategy game.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced February 21st as the release date for Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution, the largest expansion ever for the massive 4X space strategy game.
  • In the expansion, your civilization will uncover powerful artifacts, discover how to construct hypergates, encounter two new major civilizations, and much more.
  • In Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution, ancient alien artifacts are being discovered, giving civilizations powerful new capabilities.
  • Its games include Sins of a Solar Empire, Offworld Trading Company, Galactic Civilizations and Ashes of the Singularity.

Stardock Announces a New Expansion for Galactic Civilizations III - Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Windows games, Computing, Gaming, Video, Stardock, Video game sequels, Search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Livonia, Michigan, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, Brad Wardell, Galactic Civilizations, Sins of a Solar Empire

"We're really excited to be continuing to expand the story and features of Galactic Civilizations III," said Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.

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  • "We're really excited to be continuing to expand the story and features of Galactic Civilizations III," said Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.
  • The new features in Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution include:
    Artifacts - Powerful items buried on planets across the galaxy will give your civilization instant-access to new abilities.
  • Galactic Civilizations III: Retribution is coming this Winter and will retail for $19.99.
  • Its games include Sins of a Solar Empire, Offworld Trading Company, Galactic Civilizations and Ashes of the Singularity.